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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

14.406: Non-Discrimination in the Community Development Block Grant Program (On the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, or Sex)

Objectives: Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended prohibits discrimination in Community Development Block Grant Programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex.

PROGRAM AND AWARD FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS INFORMATION CONTACTS

RELATED PROGRAMS ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

14.406 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Any persons believing he/she has been subjected to discriminatory action in a Title I program on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex may file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Complaints may also be filed on the behalf of a specific group or individual believed to have been subjected to discriminatory action prohibited by this part.

Beneficiary Eligibility: Aggrieved individuals.

Credentials/Documentation: None.

14.406 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure: Complaints may be sent to any HUD Field Office Fair Housing Enforcement Center, Program Operations and Compliance Center or Headquarters. Complaints must be in writing.

Award Procedure: None.

Deadlines: Complaints should be received within 180 days of the date of the alleged act of discrimination. May be amended.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: About 6 months.

Appeals: Request for review within 30 days of preliminary "Letter of Finding". If new "material evidence" is submitted, case can be "re-opened".

Renewals: Request for review within 30 days of preliminary "Letter of Finding". If new "material evidence" is submitted, case can be "re-opened".

Criteria for Selecting Proposals: Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects: Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable.

14.406 RELATED PROGRAMS:

None.

14.406 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

During fiscal year 1999, 21 complaints were received, under Section 109. During fiscal year 1999, 3 Section 109 compliance reviews were initiated.

14.406 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency: OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Type of Assistance: Investigation of Complaints.

Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) Not separately identifiable.

Budget Account Number: 86-0143-0-1-999.

Authorization: Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title I, as amended.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.

14.406 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: HUD Field Office Fair Housing Enforcement Center or Program Operations and Compliance Center: Director, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in the appropriate HUD Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office: Cheryl Kent, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 5236, Washington, DC 20410. Phone: (202) 708-2333, ext. 7058.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

14.406 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: None.

Uses and Use Restrictions: Pertains to all Title I programs, including employment.

14.406 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: None.

Audits: None.

Records: None.